Scouting Notes: 2013 Fight Hunger Bowl (BYU vs. Washington)

Brigham Young (8-5) and Washington (9-4) faced off in the Fight Hunger Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, with both teams looking to get their ninth win of the season.

Despite being overwhelmingly outgained on offense, Washington led 21-16 at halftime behind a couple of touchdowns by junior running back Bishop Sankey, who declared for the 2014 NFL draft Monday, and won the game by a final score of 31-16.

Several seniors from both teams, as well as a number of Washington underclassmen including Sankey, are expected to be selections in the 2014 NFL draft.

Kaneakua Friel, TE, Brigham Young, Sr.

-Got downfield quickly but doesn’t set feet on block

-Initially solid block, no aggression and lost defender

-Kicked out defender but quickly loses him, did not sustain block

-Manhandled at line, doesn’t get hands on linebacker

-Doesn’t move after blanketed in coverage

-Doesn’t use arms off line, just tries to run through press

Overview: Friel struggled blocking and recorded zero receptions, failing to impress in his final collegiate game.

While he flashed good form, he lacked any aggressiveness blocking and failed to finish his blocks. He could turn out to be a good blocking tight end, but he must learn to sustain his blocks.

When he went out as a receiver, he was slow getting off the line of scrimmage and not the savviest of route runners. He failed to add to his season total of just 11 receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown.

Overview: Hoffman finished his college career with one of his strongest performances of the season, catching 12 passes for 167 yards.

He made some quality catches in coverage, but too often let the ball into his body. Many of his routes were not crisp and rounded off. He flashed plenty of ability, but needs to work on his route-running and catching away from his body.

He gained plenty of yards after the catch with surprising shiftiness. While Hoffman might not have top receiver skills, he flashed the potential in this game to be a quality receiver at the next level.